Rubenerd: Overheard at the coffee shop, week 22 2026 (opens in new tab)

It was busy this morning. “New research shows green isn’t a real colour” (I… may have misheard that, but I thought it was funny). “I coach a team … the aquatic centre across the street … they’re not playing soccer in the pool, I can tell you that much.” “Lot of Sydney trucks Trains going past this morning, wonder if there’s an issue? Wait, Sydney trucks Trains. SYDNEY. TRAINS. TRUCKS.” American accent: “Yeah, I got the hell out of dodge!” “I dunno, it has some AI bullshit in it. I work in the...